Senior SerDes Characterization and Validation Engineer

1 week ago


Irvine, California, United States SpaceX Full time
Sr. SerDes Characterization and Validation Engineer

At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology. As a Sr. SerDes Characterization and Validation Engineer, you'll play a critical role in developing cutting-edge next-generation ASICs for deployment in space and ground infrastructures around the globe.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement test methods to evaluate performance and calculate operating margins of high-speed serial interfaces (SerDes) across PVT and additional environmental conditions specific to space applications.
  • Collaborate with the ASIC design team to add/improve testability and define various loopback and test infrastructure logic to ensure adequate silicon test coverage.
  • Evaluate new SerDes IP from internal and external IP providers and test for logical and electrical compatibility with existing chips and FPGAs.
  • Work closely with electrical design team to review signal integrity, power integrity and radiated/conducted emissions concerns as well as propose design changes or operational workarounds.
Requirements:
  • Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science.
  • 5+ years of professional experience working on SerDes platforms.
  • Experience working with various high-speed SerDes architectures (NRZ, PAM4) and protocols.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary range: $160,000 - $220,000 per year.
  • Long-term incentives, including company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Short & long-term disability insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation & 10 or more paid holidays per year.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful, permanent resident, a Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or an Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.



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